New Orleans, LA, 70130
504-523-4662
URL : http://www.hnoc.org
overview : The Historic New Orleans Collection was established in 1966 by General and Mrs. L. Kemper Williams, private collectors of Louisiana materials, to maintain and expand their collection and make it available to the public through research facilities and exhibitions. The Collection operates a museum accredited by the American Association of Museums in a complex of historic French Quarter buildings at 533 Royal Street. Facilities at Royal Street include the Williams Gallery for changing exhibitions, several permanent exhibition galleries illustrating the history of the city and state, the Williams Residence house museum, and a museum shop.
collections : Louisiana History Newcomb Pottery Waud Clarence John Laughlin photography Vieux Carre Survey Battle Of New Orleans. - The Williams Research Center, composed of curatorial, manuscripts, and library collections, is housed in a restored police and court building at 410 Chartres Street.
hours (subject to change) : 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday
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